The Alfred Nikodem Memorial will take place, as usual, on 26 December at 11:00 at the northern tip of Slovanský Island. We are delighted that you are interested in its 72nd edition.
Swimmers who are not registered with the Czech Swimming Federation are welcome, provided they meet these requirements:
– Good health. A doctor must certify your fitness for winter swimming using the standard form available HERE. As an unaffiliated swimmer, select “jednorázová prohlídka” (one-off medical examination). A general practitioner, as well as a sports physician, may issue the certificate.
– You must demonstrate that you can swim your chosen distance — 100 or 300 metres — in cold water.
One option is to submit a video of your swim. It must clearly show when it took place (for example, by showing that day’s newspaper), how long it lasted (five minutes for 100 metres, thirteen minutes for 300 metres) and the water temperature. This must be below 6°C, usually demonstrated by filming a thermometer or linking to a public temperature reading. Upload your video to a file-sharing service, YouTube or a similar platform and send the link with your entry to the email address below.
Another option is a trial swim in the December-cold Vltava with our member Jaroslava Vatalová (email: j.vatalova@gmail.com). These swims take place by prior arrangement only during I. PKO training in Prague-Braník, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 16:00 to 18:30, or Saturdays from 10:00 to 11:30. You can use our comfortably heated clubhouse, less than one hundred metres from the river. Other times may be arranged in exceptional cases.
A trial swim outside Prague may also be possible with a cold-water swimmer known to us who can confirm your readiness. Arrange this individually, depending on your location, with event director Tomáš Prokop on 606 754 905.
– Pay the CZK 200 entry fee in cash at the venue on the day.
YOUR ENTRY MUST INCLUDE:
– Your first name, surname, year of birth, place of residence, chosen distance (100 or 300 metres), and a link to your trial swim or details of when and with whom you completed it. ATTACH A SCAN OF YOUR MEDICAL CERTIFICATE, NO MORE THAN ONE YEAR OLD.
– SEND EVERYTHING BY EMAIL TO j.vatalova@gmail.com.
– THE DEADLINE IS 21 DECEMBER. YOUR TRIAL SWIM MUST ALSO HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY THEN.
PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE VENUE (ŽOFÍN PALACE) BY APPROXIMATELY 09:30 AT THE LATEST AND CHECK IN IN PERSON WITH THE REGISTRATION TEAM. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 10:00.
We look forward to seeing you and enjoying the event together.
Official Alfred Nikodem Memorial programme (in Czech)
72nd Alfred Nikodém Memorial — event information ↗
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